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Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister asks security forces to be alert as terrorists are adopting new tactics
Shri Rajnath Singh addresses the 34th Raising Day event of NSG
The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh has called upon the security forces to be on the alert as terrorists are adopting new tactics. Addressing the 34th Raising Day event of National Security Guard  at Manesar, Gurugram today, he said terrorists are using social media for publicity and vehicles to run over people in crowded public places. Keeping up with the challenges, the NSG is upgrading its skills and techniques, he added.
The Union Home Minister said our government has strengthened security. He added, “In the last four and half years there was no big terrorist attack in the hinterland of the country largely due to the alertness of our security forces. Barring Jammu and Kashmir, our security forces have succeeded in preventing terrorist attacks in the rest of the country”.
Shri Rajnath Singh said, “we have seen best coordination among security forces in Jammu & Kashmir resulting in successful security operations. We have decided to deploy one unit of NSG in Jammu & Kashmir”.
In order to reduce response time, Shri Rajnath Singh said that regional hubs of NSG are being set up. Recently one such hub was inaugurated in Hyderabad. However, first respondent in any terrorist attack should be the State Police, he added.
Shri Rajnath Singh said the government is fully supporting the security forces and has taken several measures for their welfare such as in recruitment and promotion of Constables. We are also concerned about families of martyrs and have taken measures to ensure adequate monetary support, he said.
Terming the NSG as our “Sudarshan Chakra” against terrorists, the Union Home Minister said it is comparable to any international force of its kind. “It's not only better than rest but better than the best. In 34 years since its inception, NSG secured a solid place for itself in the security grid of the nation. NSG has become a specialized force with multi-dimensional roles- in counter terrorism, anti-hijacking and close protection operations. NSG has fulfilled all tasks entrusted to it with full dedication. People of our country have developed enormous trust in NSG while the enemies are scared of its capabilities,” he said.
The Union Home Minister later launched the newly created website and Twitter handle of NSG. He also presented awards and commendations to the Security Forces personnel and their families.
On the occasion, NSG commandos gave a display of their prowess by conducting demonstrations in counter-terrorist operations using drones, amphibious assaults, canine units and air-dropping of Special Units. Directors General of CAPFs, former DGs of NSG and senior officers of MHA and CAPFs were present.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Shri Atanu Chakraborty, Economic Affairs Secretary,gets additional charge of Deptt. of Expenditure
The Competent Authority has approved assignment of additional charge of the post of Secretary, Department of Expenditure to Shri Atanu Chakraborty, IAS , Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs with immediate effect and till the appointment of a regular incumbent or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Prime Minister's Office
Mission Karmayogi to radically improve the Human Resource management in the Government says PM
Says iGOT platform will enable the transition to a role-based HR management & continuous learning
In a series of tweets, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi said that Mission Karmayogi - National Program for Civil Services Capacity Building will radically improve the Human Resource management practices in the Government. It will use scale & state of the art infrastructure to augment the capacity of Civil Servants.
He tweeted “iGOT platform will enable the transition to a role-based HR management & continuous learning. Mission Karmayogi aims to prepare Civil Servants for the future by making them more creative, constructive & innovative through transparency and technology.”
Ministry of Steel
Production of Specialty Steel under PLI Scheme
India emerged as world’s second largest crude steel producer since 2018 and second largest consumer of finished steel since 2019.
A Production Linked Incentive  Scheme for Specialty Steel was approved by the Government on 22.07.2021, with a financial outlay of ₹ 6,322 crores.
Objective of the PLI Scheme is to promote domestic manufacturing of 'Specialty Steel' within the country by attracting capital investment, generate employment and promote technology up-gradation in the steel sector. Salient features of the scheme include – 3 slabs of incentives, participation only by companies registered in India, commitment to thresholds of investment and incremental production given in the scheme guidelines. Specialty Steel is a value-added steel wherein normal finished steel is worked upon by way of coating, plating, heat treatment and so on, useful in applications requiring specific properties such as defence, space, power, automobile, specialized capital goods etc. Additional production of specialty steel is required for the domestic steel sector to move up the global value chain.
Application window was closed on 15.09.2022. Government received 79 applications from 35 companies out of which Memorandum of Understanding  were signed with 27 selected companies covering 57 applications. Companies participating in the PLI scheme have committed to an investment of ₹ 29,530 crores, downstream capacity addition of 24.78 million tonne and employment to about 55,000.
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Steel and Rural Development, Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Sahara – A Hostel for the Veer Naris
Hon'ble Lt Governor of Delhi Shri Anil Baijal inaugurated the Sahara Naval Hostel for the ‘Veer Naris’ at Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, today. Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff and Mrs Reena Lanba, President Naval Wives Welfare Association  were also present in addition to several senior naval and civilian officials. The unique project steered by the Indian Navy for ‘Naval Veer Naris’ has been built in Corporate Social Responsibility  partnership with National Buildings Construction Corporation .
The hostel addresses a long term need felt towards rehabilitation of Naval ‘Veer Naris’ and provide them a safe and secure environment which will help them rebuild their lives.
The Sahara Hostel comprises compact suites equipped with all necessary amenities for dignified living, along with a common Dining Hall and a Community Hall.
The office of the Naval Regimental System has also been co-located at the hostel for easy onsite assistance to the occupants of the Sahara Hostel.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar celebrates Ambedkar Jayanti with Pourakarmikas
Visits Kashi Vishwanatha & Vellariamman Temple
Interacts with students of National Skill training Institute for women
Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s vision on Equality is being translated into reality through Narendra Modi Government’s emphasis on Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas in policy making : Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Equality is the fundamental aspect of our Constitutional Democracy. Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s vision on Equality and equal opportunities is being translated into reality through Narendra Modi Government’s emphasis on Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas.
Caring for the last man standing - the philosophy of Antyodaya guides the policy making and all beneficiary schemes. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Government and governance has set new benchmarks in probity, impact and Sab ka Sath Sab ka Vikas approach in every government program' said Shri Rajiv Chandrasekhar, Union Minster of State for Electronics, Information Technology, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship while attending Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations at National Skill Training Institute for women at Bengaluru.
Interacting with students, teachers and authorities present on the occasion, the Minister added that “Dr BR Ambedkar - the architect of Indian Constitution attached special importance to Nation building. Elaborating on the Fundamental Right to Equality enshrined in the constitution, he mentioned that it provides for equality irrespective of religion, caste, color, creed or gender. Being a diverse Nation we may be living in different geographies but we all share one common identity that is identity of being an Indian”. He greeted everyone on Ambedkar Jayanthi and Mahaveer Jayanthi. He saw the exhibition organized by the students of National Skill training Institute  and encouraged them to constantly keep upskilling themselves to stay competitive. He also highlighted the need to learn Digital Skills in today’s era marked by rapid digitalization. He further affirmed that empowering women by creating more opportunities for Skilling is an article of faith for the Narendra Modi Government.
The Minister thereafter proceeded to Austin Town where he paid floral tributes to the statute of Dr B. R. Ambedkar. He also visited visited Kashi Vishwanatha & Vellariamman Temple & had lunch with Pourakarmikas.
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Ministry of Civil Aviation
NSCBI AIRPORT, KOLKATA CONDUCTS AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Kolkata, October 17, 2019.
The Airport Advisory Committee  Meeting of NSCBI Airport, Kolkata was held on 16-October-2019 under the Chairmanship of Professor Saugata Roy, Member of Parliament  and was convened by Shri Kaushik Bhattacharjee, Airport Director, NSCBIA, Kolkata. The other members of AAC who attended the meeting were Smt. Mala Roy, Member of Parliament & Dr. Santanu Sen, Member of Parliament , Shri Tushar Kanti Ghosh, Dr. Debjani Roy, Shri Anil Dhoundiyal, Dy. Commandant, CISF, Shri Kunal Aggarwal, DCP, Bidhannagar, Smt. J Mercy, DCP, Bidhannagar, Smt. Anushila Chaturvedi, Chairperson, Airline Operators Committee, Shri Sanjay Mishra, Regional Director , Air India Ltd., Shri Pranav Singh, President, Hotel and Restaurant Association of Eastern India, Shri Manav Soni, Chairman, TAAI , Shri Debjit Dutta, Chairman, IATO, Shri Barun Natta, Vice Chairman, Dum Dum Municipality and Shri Surajit Roychowdhary, Councillor, South Dum Dum Municipality.
Discussions were held on issues regarding development of Kolkata Airport, including improvement in passenger facilities and amenities. Prof. Saugata Roy appreciated the traffic growth at Kolkata airport & assured of all cooperation from the State Govt. for implementation of the airport development plans. He noted with pride that Kolkata airport was emerging as a hub for South East & Far East Asian destinations. Chairman AAC advised Airport Director to convene a meeting with State PWD to firm up the requirement of Airport land for the proposed flyover on VIP – Jessore Road.
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UPSC
Result of Engineering Services  Examination, 2020 declared
On the basis of the result of the written part of the Engineering Services  Examination, 2020 held by the Union Public Service Commission  on 5th January, 2020, the candidates with the under mentioned Roll Numbers have qualified for Engineering Services  Examination, 2020. The result is also available on the U.P.S.C.’s Website https://upsc.gov.in.
The candidature of these candidates is purely provisional at all the stages of the Examination subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. The candidates declared qualified are required to appear at the Engineering Services  Examination, 2020 to be held on 28th June, 2020. The qualified candidates are further advised to refer to the Rules of the Engineering Services Examination, 2020 issued by the Ministry of Railways and the Examination Notice No.01/2020-ENGG. dated 25.09.2019 issued by the Commission, which is available on its Website. The candidates may download their e-admit cards from the Commission’s Website around 3 weeks before the commencement of the Engineering Services  Examination, 2020. Candidates are also informed that marks and cut-off marks of Engineering Services  Examination, 2020 will be uploaded on the Commission’s website i.e., https://upsc.gov.in after the entire process of Engineering Services Examination, 2020 is over i.e. after the declaration of final result of Engineering Services Examination, 2020. No request for change of centre/discipline for Engineering Services  Examination, 2020 will be entertained under any circumstances.
Union Public Service Commission has a Facilitation Counter at its campus. Candidate may obtain any information/clarification regarding their examination/result on working days between 10.00 A.M. to 5.00 P.M. in person or over Telephone Nos. 23388088, -23385271/23381125/23098543 from this counter.
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Ministry of Defence
25% of Domestic Capital Procurement/Acquisition budget to be earmarked for Domestic Private Industry
In continuation with Government’s efforts to promote Private Industry, MSMEs and Start-ups in defence production ecosystem, the Ministry of Defence has now decided that 25% of Domestic Capital Procurement/ Acquisition Budget, amounting to Rs. 21,149.47 Crore, will be earmarked for Domestic Private Industry in the Financial Year 2022-23. Further, to foster innovation and encourage technology development in Defence, it has also been decided that an amount of Rs. 1,500 Crore will be earmarked for procurement from Start-ups, including iDEX Start-up, from within the allocations for Domestic Capital Procurement. These steps will foster the growth of private industry, MSMEs and start-ups in Defence ecosystem.
Earlier, Ministry of Defence had decided to earmark 68% of Capital procurement budget for the entire domestic industry during Financial Year 2022-23. Accordingly, an amount of Rs. 84,597.89 Crore was allocated specifically for Domestic defence industry in current Financial Year.
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Ministry of Railways
Cabinet approves Productivity Linked Bonus for Railway Employees
Productivity Linked Bonus  equivalent to 78 days’ wages for the financial year 2017-18 for all eligible non-gazetted Railway employees
About 11.91 lakh non-gazetted Railway employees are likely to benefit from the decision
Payment of 78 days’ PLB to railway employees has been estimated to be Rs. 2044.31 crore
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the payment of Productivity Linked Bonus  equivalent to 78 days’ wages for the financial year 2017-18 for all eligible non-gazetted Railway employees . The financial implication of payment of 78 days’ PLB to railway employees has been estimated to be Rs.2044.31 crore. The wage calculation ceiling prescribed for payment of PLB to the eligible non-gazetted railway employees is Rs.7000/- p.m. The maximum amount payable per eligible railway employee is Rs.17,951 for 78 days. About 11.91 lakh non-gazetted Railway employees are likely to benefit from the decision.
The Productivity Linked Bonus on Railway covers all non-gazetted railway employees  who are spread over the entire country. Payment of PLB to eligible railway employees is made each year before the Dusshera/ Puja holidays. The decision of the Cabinet shall be implemented before the holidays for this year as well. For the year 2017-18 PLB equivalent to 78 days’ wages will be paid which is expected to motivate the employees for working towards improving the performance of the Railways.
Background:
Railways were the first departmental undertaking of the Government of India wherein the concept of PLB was introduced in the year 1979-80. The main consideration at that time was the important role of the Railways as an infrastructural support in the performance of the economy as a whole. In the overall context of Railway working, it was considered desirable to introduce the concept of PLB as against the concept of Bonus on the lines of ‘The Payment of Bonus Act - 1965’.
Ministry of Defence
PREPARATIONS IN FULL SWING FOR DEFEXPO-2022
The flagship Defence exhibition of India is scheduled to be held at Gandhinagar, Gujarat from 18 - 22 October 2022
A High level team of Defence Ministry review the preparations
The 12th Edition of DefExpo-2022, the flagship Defence exhibition of India is scheduled to be held at Gandhinagar, Gujarat from 18 - 22 October 2022 and is anticipated as the Largest ever. The first three Business days will be followed by public days on 21 - 22 October 2022.
Preparations for DefExpo-2022 are in full swing. Towards this, a high level team from Ministry of Defence, New Delhi, headed by Shri Anurag Bajpai, Jt Secy, DIP along with Shri Achal Malhotra, Director, DEO visited Gandhinagar from 15 - 16 September 2022 to review the preparations. A series of Meetings and interactions were carried out with Gujarat State Govt officials including Ms Mamta Hirpara, MD, iNDEXTb. Shri Anurag Bajpai later called on Shri Rajkumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Home and Industry, Govt of Gujarat and briefed him on the heightened preparations towards DefExpo 2022 which is the first ever exclusively for Indian companies inline with the Clarion call of Hon’ble Prime Minister, Sh Narendra Modi for Aatmanirbharta.
This is the largest ever edition of the DefExpo & will be held at Helipad Exhibition Centre  and inaugural/ official functions and seminars will be held at Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre . Live demonstrations showcasing the equipment and skill set of the armed forces, DPSUs and industry will be held on all five days at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad.
Ship visits for general public will be opened at Porbandar from 18-22 October 2022. In addtion to this, Drone show will be held during the DefExpo. This is the first time that Drone show will be held both at Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad.
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Ministry of Jal Shakti
Swachh Bharat Diwas celebrated across the nation on 2nd October, 2021 under Swachh Bharat Misson Grameen Phase 2 as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
The Government of India under the inspiring leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi is celebrating the commemoration of 75 years of India’s Independence with the community mobilization initiative Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav . Under AKAM, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation , Ministry of Jal Shakti organized important activities/campaigns under Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen  Phase 2 to accelerate the ODF Plus momentum and sustaining the Open Defecation Free  achievements in villages. Like every year, DDWS celebrated the birth anniversary of Swachhata inspiration and Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi on 2nd Oct, 2021 as Swachh Bharat Diwas strengthening the people’s movement or Jan Andolan for comprehensive cleanliness.
Satyagraha se SwachhagrahRath Yatra
As part of the AKAM celebrations, States and UTs launched SwachhtaRaths which visited their districts/blocks and GPs before concluding journey at the state/UT capital. Around more than 800 SwachhtaRaths were flagged off by elected representatives/locally elected leaders  at various levels. The Raths played a significant role in spreading mass awareness on Swachhta, influencing behaviour changes for effective Solid and Liquid Waste Management  and ODF Sustainability. On SBD , around 34 Raths were flagged off across the country.
Swachhta Hi Seva  2021
During the SHS 2021 fortnight, various activities were organized to promote community mobilization where over 60 lakh people participated and contributed in over 1.5 lakh Shramdaan activities. Overall more than 43,000 Gram Sabhas were held for passing SUP ban resolution. On SBD , approx. 6.4 lakh participated in over 2.4 lakh Shramdaan activities, also approx. 1125 Swachhata Jagriti Yatra held, around 11 Gram Sabhas passed SUP ban resolution and more than 350 wall paintings were reported.
Swachhta Samvads
DDWS has been organising virtual discussions, or ‘samvads’ with Sarpanches, Collectors, Zilla Parishad officials, BDOs and other sanitation stakeholders since April 2020. So far, over 700 Samvads have been conducted by states and districts and attended by over 75,000 sarpanches. On SBD , more than 4500 Sarpanches attended the Samvad.
Sthayitva evam Sujalam Abhiyan
Launched on 25th August 2021 for a period of 100 days, the SthayitvaevamSujalam Abhiyan has focussed on liquid waste management by targeting construction of 1 million soak pits, retrofitting of toilets and ODF Sustainability. Under this campaign, construction of approx. 1658 community soak pits and 418 household soak pits were reported on SBD .
On Swachh Bharat Diwas, the citizens once again made commitment towards achieving the dream of Mahatma Gandhi for a clean society and country by taking vow to ensure comprehensive cleanliness in our villages by achieving ODF Plus goal.
President's Secretariat
Prince Albert II of Monaco calls on the President
Prince Albert II of Monaco called on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today .
Welcoming Prince Albert to India, the President said that India and Monaco have always enjoyed a relationship of trust, friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation. The current visit imparts a strong impetus towards taking the relationship to newer heights.
The President said that India-Monaco ties are doing well. However, there is scope to do a lot more together. On issues such as renewable energy, climate change and the environment, there is a strong meeting of minds between us. We must prioritise these areas for bilateral cooperation. The President said India is the fastest growing major economy in the world. Monaco’s technology and investment companies can significantly benefit from the Indian growth story.
Later, the President hosted a lunch for the Prince and his accompanying delegation.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
187.26 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 14,241
Active cases stand at 0.03%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.75%
1,589 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,25,16,068
2,451 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
83.38 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,48,939 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts search operations in Rajasthan
The Income Tax Department initiated search and seizure operations on a group engaged in manufacturing and export of jewellery and coloured gemstones at Jaipur on 23.11.2021. The search action covered more than 50 premises at different locations in and around Jaipur.
During the course of the search, it was found that the rough of semi-precious and precious stones is imported from African countries and the same is processed in Jaipur. The yield of cut and polished stones is suppressed and part of it is sold in cash, generating unaccounted income which is not recorded in the books of accounts. Such unaccounted income is then deployed to earn interest by providing cash loans through a finance broker. The search team has seized documentary and digital evidences of disbursements of such cash loans and interest earned thereon. The nature of these transactions has been admitted by the finance broker.
Apart from this, incriminating evidences relating to unaccounted sales and purchases, difference in stock, non-genuine unsecured loans and share application money, etc. have also been found. Further, documents have been found from entities of the group operating from Special Economic Zone , indicating that they are indulging in unfair practices for declaring higher profits from these units as the income from these units is eligible for exemption u/s 10AA of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
The search action has resulted in seizure of cash of about Rs. 4 crore and jewellery valued at Rs. 9.00 crore. So far, detection of undisclosed income of more than Rs. 500 crore has been made in the group, out of which aggregate amount of Rs. 72 crore has been admitted by the respective group entities as their undisclosed income.
Further investigations are under progress.